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01-05-2009 | Letter to the Editors

Bifocal extradural cortical stimulation-induced recovery of consciousness in the permanent post-traumatic vegetative state

Authors: Sergio Canavero, Barbara Massa-Micon, Franco Cauda, Elisa Montanaro

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 5/2009

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Title: Bifocal extradural cortical stimulation-induced recovery of consciousness in the permanent post-traumatic vegetative state
Authors: Sergio Canavero
Barbara Massa-Micon
Franco Cauda
Elisa Montanaro
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: D. Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Neurology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-009-5019-4

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